Director, Product Management

Summary

Join PAR Technology as a Director of Product Management and lead the team driving the product vision for PAR POS. You will define product vision, strategy, and roadmap using data-driven decision-making and a customer-oriented focus. This senior leadership role requires 8+ years of product management experience, including managing teams of Product Managers and Product Owners. Restaurant technology expertise and a strong understanding of cloud-based and API solutions are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work remotely in the United States.

Requirements

• 8+ years of data-driven product management experience, including partnering closely with software development and cross-functional teams
• 5+ years of experience managing teams of Product Managers and Product Owners, with a proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams
• Experience building inclusive teams and fostering a collaborative, respectful, and innovative workplace culture
• Track record of delivering results using an agile development process grounded in metrics and user data
• 5+ years of experience working with restaurant technology, including partners and vendors in the restaurant ecosystem
• Demonstrated experience in defining, driving, shipping, and scaling cloud-based and API solutions
• Solid technical understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and modern cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure), with the ability to collaborate effectively with development teams
• Experience building a compelling vision and working across diverse stakeholder groups to deliver against this vision
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for broad audiences
• Strong experience using analytics tools and KPIs to measure success and drive product decisions
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, data-driven, and entrepreneurial environment

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the PAR products, ensuring alignment with PAR's business goals and customer needs
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog to deliver measurable business value and ensure consistent alignment with strategic objectives
• Recruit, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of Business Analysts and Product Managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer focus
• Drive investment, prioritization, and trade-off discussions to allocate resources effectively and maximize impact across product initiatives
• Establish and track key product and business metrics to drive continuous improvement, inform decision-making, and better understand customer needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success) to ensure alignment, seamless execution, and successful product launches
• Engage directly with customers and industry stakeholders to gather insights, validate strategies, and identify opportunities for differentiation in the restaurant technology space
• Present product strategy and outcomes effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and customers
• Champion product-led growth strategies, leveraging data, experimentation, and customer feedback to drive user adoption, engagement, and satisfaction

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent understanding of the fast-moving, multi-dimensional restaurant technology commerce landscape

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (Exempt Employees)
• 3+ weeks/ year of Vacation/ PTO (Non-exempt Employees)
• Healthcare Benefits
• Fitness/ Wellness Reimbursement ($300/year)
• Internet Stipend (Remote employees)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 401k Match
• The base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000 USD per year commensurate with work location, experience, skills, certifications, education, and prior accomplishments
• The position may be eligible for additional compensation, including a bonus, commission and/or equity, as applicable